Anxiety Rising: The Hidden Hardship of COVID-19. The uncertainty and isolation of the Coronavirus seems endless, and an epidemic of anxiety appears to be upon us. But sometimes the symptoms of anxiety are subtle and can be difficult to detect. Today, in our very first VLOG for Easing Anxiety, we look at this trend and help you recognize some of its effects in yourself and in others. Video ID: EA010 Watch the Video References — Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house or identified above was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

The Stigma of Anxiety. Is there a stigma? Where did it come from? Why are people with anxiety often thought of as weak? What can we do to change this perception? In today’s Easing Anxiety Q&A, we look at how people with anxiety are treated — both now, and in the past. And we discuss paths for change, both for ourselves, and for the world around us. Video ID: EA011 Watch the Video References — Crocq, Marc-Antoine. “From shell shock and war neurosis to posttraumatic stress disorder: a history of psychotraumatology.” Dialogues in clinical neuroscience. 2000 Mar; 2(1): 47-55. Accessed May 25, 2020. PCMCID: PMC3181586 — Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. — Pappas, Stephanie. “Why Creative Geniuses Are Often Neurotic.” Live Science. September 1, 2011. https://www.livescience.com/52051-why-creative-geniuses-are-neurotic.html. — Scutti, Susan. “Michael Phelps: ‘I Am Extremely Thankful that I Did Not Take My Life‘.” CNN. January 20, 2018. https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/michael-phelps-depression/index.html. — Shantideva. Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life: A Buddhist Poem for Today. New York: Tharpa Publications, 2002. — Stossel, Scott. My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind. Page 132. New York: Vintage Books, 2013. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits SPECIFIC IMAGE LICENSING — Charles Darwin B/W Portrait & “On the Origin of Species” Book Cover — Public Domain PD-US (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:PD-US) — Emily Dickinson B/W Portrait & Book of Poems — Public Domain PD-US (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:PD-US) — Execution of five deserters — Library of Congress, Licensed via Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-212-0221-07 / Thiede / CC-BY-SA 3.0 / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en) — Michael Phelps — Licensed by Michael Phelps Foundation via CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en). This file has been cropped from the original. — Sistine Chapel Ceiling — License: Jorg Bittner Unna via CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en) — World War II Firing Squad — License: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-212-0221-07 / Thiede / CC-BY-SA 3.0 / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en) VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house or identified above was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Anxiety & Emotions: How do you handle your emotions during difficult times like COVID-19? How do you deal with the anxiety in a healthy manner? What if the best way to process our emotions seems counter-intuitive? Today, in our second VLOG for Easing Anxiety, D leaves the studio and ventures outside where he shares a few comments from our viewers along with his own struggles dealing with the stress of this whole situation. Video ID: EA012 Watch the Video Featured Links — “Way of Kung Fu” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKC-QINoRSOcVNIaR_h85A References — Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Are my breathing problems caused by benzos?How about my chest pain? Do probiotics help with benzo belly? Can I take herbal supplements during withdrawal? These and several other common questions beg for answers. In today’s episode, we look inside our mailbag and share a variety of questions, comments, and insights from you, the listeners. We also share two benzos stories from Oklahoma and California, talk about stepping back from anger and rage, and discuss a tentative return to social media. Video ID: BFP066 Listen on YouTube The Benzo Free Podcast is also available on... Apple Podcasts / Audible / iHeart / PodBean / Spotify / Stitcher Chapters 00:57 Introduction 02:54 Spotlight 04:05 Mailbag 09:26 Benzo Story 21:48 FEATURE: Anger and Irritability 46:20 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. FEATURE — Questions and Answers Mayo Clinic Website: “Sleep Apnea” — https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 The Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com MAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMER All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITS Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTION Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Too much to do? Feeling overwhelmed? Over-stressed? Most of us are desperately trying to keep up with the hyper-paced speed of modern life, all while our anxiety builds to almost unbearable levels. But why? Why are we so busy? So crazy? Could finding ways to slow down be a solution? Today we explore the benefits of stepping back and reducing the pace of life. We also share a few comments and make a few mistakes, as always. Video ID: EA013 Watch the Video Featured Links — BOOK: “In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed” by Carl Honore — https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed/dp/0060750510 — TED TALK: Carl Honore — https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness References — “Life expectancy in 1800, 1950, and 2015.” Source: “United Nations Population Division for country estimates in 1950 and 2015.” Licensed under CC-BY-SA by the author Max Roser. Provided by Our World in Data. https://ourworldindata.org/life-expectancy. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) is a remarkably effective method for easing daily stress and anxiety. It is also quite simple. In this relaxing video, you will learn this wonderful technique in just a few minutes and begin to relieve your anxiety and stress today. Video ID: EA014 Watch the Video References — Jewell, Tim. “What Is Diaphragmatic Breathing?” Healthline.com. Accessed June 7, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health/diaphragmatic-breathing. — Kiberd, Emily. “Deep Belly Breathing: How to REALLY Breathe.” Urban Wellness Clinic BLOG. Accessed June 9, 2020. https://urbanwellnessclinic.com/deep-belly-breathing-really-breathe/. — “Learning Diaphragmatic breathing.” Harvard Health Publishing. Accessed June 9, 2020. https://www.health.harvard.edu/lung-health-and-disease/learning-diaphragmatic-breathing. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Background Music — “Place of Peace” by Bruce Zimmerman — “Time of Reflection” by Neil Cross Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal. In today’s episode, D explores anger and rage during benzo withdrawal. He also shares a benzo story from Georgia, talks about supplements and reinstatement, and reminds us of an upcoming annual event this July. Video ID: BFP067 Listen on YouTube... The Benzo Free Podcast is also available on... Apple Podcasts / Audible / iHeart / PodBean / Spotify / Stitcher Chapters 00:57 Introduction 02:54 Spotlight 04:05 Mailbag 09:26 Benzo Story 21:48 FEATURE: Anger and Irritability 46:20 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. SPOTLIGHT W-BAD Website — https://www.w-bad.org FEATURE — Anger and Irritability in Benzo Withdrawal Mayo Clinic: Sleep Apnea — https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 “On Death and Dying” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross — https://www.amazon.com/Death-Dying-Doctors-Nurses-Families/dp/1476775540 REFERENCES Cherry, Kendra. “The 6 Types of Basic Emotions and Their Effect on Human Behavior.” VeryWellMind.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976. Cowen, Alan S. and Dacher Keltner. “Self-report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients.” Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. September 19, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702247114. Karimova, Hokuma. “The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It.” PositivePsychology.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel. Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth. On Death And Dying. New York : Collier Books/Macmillan 1970, c1969. The Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com MAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMER All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITS Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTION Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Most of us use avoidance to steer clear of things that cause anxiety inducing places, events, situations, and people. But does avoidance really help us in the long run? Or does it lead us to develop a distorted view of the world around us? And, if that is the case, is there a tool or technique to help? These are the questions we dive into in today’s VLOG from Easing Anxiety. Video ID: EA015 Watch the Video References — Burns, David D. “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy.” New York: Harper Collins, 1980. — “Cognitive behavioral therapy.” Mayo Clinic. Accessed June 17, 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610. — “What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?” American Psychological Association. Accessed June 17, 2020. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral. — Kaplan, Johanna S. and Tolin, David. F. “Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders.” Psychiatric Times. September 6, 2011. Accessed June 17, 2020. https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/exposure-therapy-anxiety-disorders. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Effective July 1st, the Benzo Free Podcast and the Easing Anxiety YouTube Channel will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future. Please watch the video if you would like more details and subscribe to our email list for any future updates. Thank you to everyone for all your support and kindness. I wish you all love, healing, and peace. Video ID: EA016 Watch the Video …on YouTube Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Easing Anxiety. The Benzo Free Podcast. What’s going on there? Are they still on hiatus? Is this video a hint of some activity there? Well, we might have a few answers. Today, in our 6th VLOG for Easing Anxiety, D discusses his thoughts about the future of the two channels and shares a few updates of his own. Video ID: EA017 Watch the Video …on YouTube References Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — “Cognitive behavioral therapy.” Mayo Clinic. Accessed August 1, 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/about/pac-20384610. Cognitive Distortions — “Cognitive Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You.” Positive Psychology. July 17, 2020. Accessed August 1, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions. Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this video in YouTube — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Join D as he delivers take-out food, soaks in the magic of hot air balloons (so close you can touch them), marvels at the danger — and beauty — of forest fires, and journeys into the Colorado mountains for a day trip to Estes Park. Through it all, D shares his struggles with daily anxiety and the irrepressible fear of being overwhelmed. He also provides a few updates for the channel and podcast and shares a picture of Bear playing Bocce Ball (sort of). There is a lot to cover in this one, so we better get started. Video ID: EA018 Watch the Video Site Links VISIT US ONLINE — WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK — COMMENT: On this YouTube video — COMMENT: On this blog post — EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com Disclaimer All content provided on this YouTube channel is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The author of the content provided on this channel is not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Credits VIDEO / IMAGE CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com MUSIC CREDITS Music provided by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.audioblocks.com EA Theme Song — NAME: “Welcome Home” — PERFORMED BY: Neil Cross — COMPOSED BY: Peter Godfrey (original title “Young Love”) Background Music for Road Trip Section — NAME: “Falling Water” — ARTIST: Judson Lee Produced by Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2020 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

What is the best method for reducing symptoms in benzo withdrawal? Why do we cling to a need for control? Is a slow taper still the way to go? These questions along with three quintessential benzo stories create a fully loaded show. In today’s episode, D returns to the podcast after a 2 ½ month hiatus. He discusses some of the key questions of withdrawal, shares a few stories of struggle and success, and closes out with the moment of peace. Video ID: BFP068 Watch the Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast is also available on... Apple Podcasts / Audible / iHeart / PodBean / Spotify / Stitcher Chapters 00:00 Introduction 14:05 Benzo Stories / Intro 14:43 Benzo Stories / Susanna’s Story 18:25 Benzo Stories / Jeremy’s Story 28:28 Benzo Stories / Donna’s Story 36:14 Feature / Intro 37:45 Feature / Tapering Options 39:34 Feature / Reducing Symptoms 44:55 Feature / Anxiety and Control 47:40 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. VIEW EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Benzo Free Podcast Episode #68 FEATURE The Ashton Manual EASING ANXIETY LINKS Easing Anxiety Website Podcast Home Page Our Instagram Page Feedback Form Disclaimer REFERENCES Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual. Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. Introduction Today’s intro was a long one. It’s been a while since we talked on the podcast, and I wanted to catch up on a few things. I discussed our first episode recorded and released with video, recent changes in my life, our new Instagram site, and much more. Benzo Stories Today’s we shared three stories from Susanna, Jeremy, and Donna. Feature In our feature today, we focused on a few general topics: Slow taper vs. other options Reducing the severity of your symptoms Anxiety and the irresistible thirst for control The Podcast The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com MAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMER All content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITS All video and still image content not produced in-house or identified above was provided by… — FreeImages — https://www.freeimages.com — Pexels — https://www.pexels.com — Pixabay — https://www.pixabay.com Music provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTION Easing Anxiety is produced by… Denim Mountain Press https://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved